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Resources to build and engage volunteers

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  • Animal Transport Volunteer Playbook
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  • Giving Feedback to Volunteers
  • Fostering Volunteer Independence by Kelly Paul at Asheville Humane Society
  • Foundations of Volunteer Engagement
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